Gilbert Arenas vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson and Gilbert Arenas that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Gilbert Arenas:
2001-02 to 2011-12
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gilbert Arenas0
Dennis Johnson3
Gilbert Arenas11
Dennis Johnson14
Gilbert Arenas5
Dennis Johnson13
Gilbert Arenas3
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Gilbert Arenas0
Dennis Johnson1
Gilbert Arenas0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas3
Dennis Johnson2
Gilbert Arenas0
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas0
Dennis Johnson9

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 20.7
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Gilbert Arenas 3.9
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Gilbert Arenas 5.3
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Gilbert Arenas 1.6
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Gilbert Arenas 0.2
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 11,402
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Gilbert Arenas 2,168
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Gilbert Arenas 2,909
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Gilbert Arenas 884
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Gilbert Arenas 134
Dennis Johnson 675

Gilbert Arenas 552
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .421
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .351
Dennis Johnson .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .803
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 29.3
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Gilbert Arenas 4.7
(2005)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Gilbert Arenas 10.0
(2009)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Gilbert Arenas 2.0
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Gilbert Arenas 0.5
(2009)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 17.1
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Gilbert Arenas 3.5
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Gilbert Arenas 3.8
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Gilbert Arenas 1.2
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Gilbert Arenas 0.4
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 530
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Gilbert Arenas 107
Dennis Johnson 781

Gilbert Arenas 118
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Gilbert Arenas 37
Dennis Johnson 247

Gilbert Arenas 11
Dennis Johnson 113

Gilbert Arenas 31
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .410
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .305
Dennis Johnson .239

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Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .769
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 34.0
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Gilbert Arenas 5.5
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Gilbert Arenas 6.2
(2005)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Gilbert Arenas 2.2
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Gilbert Arenas 0.7
(2006)
Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.